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Business Travel

This supplement was published with Supply Management magazine in September 2009.

  • Play your cards rightHow do you build a corporate card programme? We take you through three essential steps to help you pick the right provider
  • Dig a little deeperGo beyond the typical categories and you can still make savings on business travel spend
  • Adapt to surviveTravel procurement has transformed to meet the challenges of recession-hit companies cutting back, implementation of 'green' programmes and greater compliance, says supplement editor Amon Cohen
  • A new dealA reduction in demand for hotel rooms and premium cabin air tickets means there are still savings to be made if you search the market and renegotiate corporate contracts
  • Jobs for the boyJamie Hindhaugh, the incoming chairman of the ITM, talks about juggling that role with handling the London Olympics for the BBC
  • Wiping the boardWhat's the best way to remunerate travel management companies? We discuss the pros and cons of the alternatives available
  • Drive a bargainCar hire prices have not plummeted in line with other travel categories. In fact, rental rates remain high - most likely due to a slump in supply
  • Green roomsBooking a hotel that has green credentials can make a significant impact on CO2 emissions. But with no overall measurement of 'greenness', which hotel do you choose?
  • Seal of approvalMany travellers admit to making unnecessary journeys. A robust approvals process can bring the travel budget back under control
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